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Cognitive Development
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Willingness for complexity
Enjoys reasoning
Interested in problem solving
Formulates high-level questions
Initiates discussion through questions and curiousity
Is observant and looks for opportunites to discuss unique problems with peers
Pleasure in intellectual activity
Good communicator, verbalizes fully in groups ||
Communicates ideas in a new or creative way
Advanced vocabulary demonstrating complexity of thought
Demonstrates broad knowledge base
Continued development in creative thinking skills through responses and final products
Enjoys reasoning and problem solving
Flexiblility of thinking is evident in both verbal responses and written work
Demonstrates an appreciation for new ways of doing things
Unique ideas and approaches to different situations and tasks
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Seeks multiple solutions to a single problem/situation
Enjoys puzzles with a twist
Thinks flexibly & fluently
Recognizes relationships between prior knowledge and new complex ideas
Transfers thinking between various topics
Originality
Continues to develop ability to find multiple solutions to a single problem/task
Determine attributes and similarities between unique ideas ||
Elaborates on basic ideas
Demonstrates a broad knowledge base
Enjoys reasoning and logical thinking
Is very observant and appreciates opportunities to discuss unique problems with intellectual peers
Perceptive
Originality- unique ideas (unique forms, ideas, approaches to different situations and tasks)
Elaboration- determine ways an idea or product can be refined, embellished, or enriched; numerous, relative ideas/expands ideas; adds detail
Goes beyond the usual to give responses that are inventive in nature
Applies critical thinking to go beyond the available information to identify what may be reasonable true.
Inquisitive mind
Seeks out situations that require him/her to think
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Employs various critical thinking strategies
Inferences without prompting
Analyzes information/ideas to make logical predictions
Inductive/deductive reasoning
Asks open-ended questions
Classifies and categorizes information to find similarities and differences
Imposes order on a field by identifying and grouping common themes/patterns
Recognizes assumptions
Transfer meaning to other concepts ||
Employs various creative thinking strategies
Demonstrates flexibility with ideas
Views ideas from a different perspective; comfortable with ambiguity
Willing to consider alternative points of view; able to evaluate consequences of different actions
Changes course without much struggle.
Demonstrates fluency of ideas through his/her ability to generate many ideas
Demonstrates originality through his/her generation of unique ideas either in unique forms, ideas, and/or approaches to different situations and tasks
Demonstrates the ability to elaborate upon ideas in order to find new ways that an idea or product can be refined, embellished, or enriched
Describe possible perspectives to a given situation
Goes beyond the usual responses to share ideas that are inventive in nature
Enjoys puzzles with a twist
Thrives when challenged
Appreciates/ does not appreciate opportunities to implement constructive suggestions for change; easily disillusioned by social injustices
Formulates novel combinations among information and ideas
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Actively pursues new knowledge
Problem Solving
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Discovers problems in a variety of situations
Makes logical predictions
Perceptive thinking in anticipating future problems
Abstract thinker
Risk-taking
Problem recognition and reconstruction of ideas
Seeing implications of decisions
Ability to reconstruct a problem
Concrete Thinker
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|| Gathers and analyzes data to define a problem
Classify and categorize information
Logical thinker
Order, sequesnce and prioritize information
Classify and categorize information
Transfer meaning to other concepts
Problem solving ability
Find unique solutions to problems
Judge/evaluate consequesnces, relevance, or acceptability of given information
Inquisitve mind
Evaluation skills
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|| Generates numerous solutions to a problem
Shows a willingness for intellectual complexity
Shows a carefulness to his/her work and takes pride in quality work
Is capable of seeing different perspectives to the same problem
Shows an enjoyment of thinking and a desire to challenge ones self
Seeks out situations which require him/her to think
Is persistent in seeking solutions to problems, sticks with it; task commitment, willingness to try alternative methods
Applies problem solving stepos when appropriate to discover alternative methods to solving a problem.
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Evaluates potential solutions against a defined criteria
Differentiates between relevant and irrelevant information
Develops criteria for judging solutions
Prioritizes potential solutions to uncover the most interesting/most challenging one
Understands the need to modify the problem solving process as necessary to solve the problem.
Shows a reflective thinking style
Applies prior knowledge and experience in the course of learning
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Develops a plan of action and implements the chosen solution
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Contributes to group problem-solving
Independent Research
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Is responsible for his/her own learning; is self directed in work, study, and in depth research
Motivated, independently works sets appropriate goals completes goals recognizes personal strengths/weaknesses
Takes advantage of learning opportunities
Demonstrates confidence in self
Intuitively seeks answers without intermediate steps
Persistent in seeking solutions and trying alternative strategies
Responsible for high-level achievement
Uses time well
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|| Raises questions, checks sources, and tests the relevance/worth of ideas suggested
Self-initiated
Undertands when they need to ask clarifying questions
Judge/evaluate relevance and acceptability of given information
Use inductive reasoning to reach conclusions
Uses deductive reasoning to reach conclusions
Compares and contrasts information
Eager to find answers
Enjoyment of thinking- seeks out situations that require him/her to think
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|| Uses a variety of skills for research
Develops skills for using various resources
Gathers and interprets information appropriately
Plans and carries out original investigations
Analyzes and summarizes information gathered
Evaluates and suggests ways to improve investigation
Is self-directed in work and eager to take on new intellectual challenges.
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Intellectually explores various ideas and topics
Shows intellectual curiosity
Takes advantage of learning experiences
Shows engagement in classroom tasks and desire to pursue additional learning outside of class.
Initiates learning
Pleasure in intellectual activity
Likes finding new ways to do something
Expanding knowledge base
Enjoyment of thinking
Maintains a questioning attitude
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Possesses an awareness of and sensitivity to various problems and issues.
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Shares ideas and investigations in product form.
Personal Skills
===Constructively Contributes to Group Activities===
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Cope with ambiguity, frustration and non-productive behavior in a group setting analyzes and makes use of different roles in a group
Expresses tolerance for others by actively disagreeing with ideas rather than people
Accepts the role of leader and directs the group towards a defined goal
Recognizes and accepts the importance of playing a non-leadership role when warranted
Interpersonal skills ||
===Acts as a Leader or Follower When Appropriate===
===Completes Tasks===
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Goal oriented
Takes advantage of learning opportunities
Uses resources and ideas which challenge ability
Uses time well
Recognizes flawed reasoning
Strives to produce a quality product ||
===Is Willing to Take Direction===
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Good listener
Verbalizes fully in groups
Takes advantage of constructive criticism in order to improve self
Accepts the role of leader and directs a group toward a defined role
Recognizes and accepts the importance of playing a non-leadership role when warranted ||
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Demonstrates listening skills while working with peer groups
Expresses tolerance for others by actively disagreeing with ideas rather than people.
Understands how to participate without monopolizing
This page may help you to overcome your writer's block.
Below you will see sentence starters and comment ideas that may help you to improve your comments.
Feel free to add to the list. They are currently organized by the topics on the ELO report cards.
Cognitive Development
Raises questions to clarifying or ambiguous situations
Expresses unusual or uncommon responses
Employs various critical thinking strategies
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Problem Solving
Discovers problems in a variety of situations
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Gathers and analyzes data to define a problem
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Generates numerous solutions to a problem
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Evaluates potential solutions against a defined criteria
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Develops a plan of action and implements the chosen solution
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Contributes to group problem-solving
Independent Research
Is responsible for his/her own learning; is self directed in work, study, and in depth research
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Raises questions, checks sources, and tests the relevance/worth of ideas suggested
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Uses a variety of skills for research
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Possesses an awareness of and sensitivity to various problems and issues.
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Shares ideas and investigations in product form.
Personal Skills
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